In 2024, gold-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced outflows for the fourth consecutive year as investors preferred to shift to more lucrative alternatives. According to Bloomberg, the rise in gold prices and the Fed’s easing measures were insufficient for traders to maintain their gold positions, as these funds experienced a decline of over 2.5% in their holdings. However, demand for physical gold remains strong, as geopolitical issues have pushed some investors and central banks toward bullion as a hedge against U.S. inflation, dollar devaluation, and black swan events. The dollar’s renewed strength following President-Elect Trump’s victory also influenced the selloff, with prices declining and money flowing into stocks and even bitcoin.
Lackluster Shine: Gold ETF Selloff Ensues as Investors Shift to More Profitable Alternatives
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